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Virtual Tumour Board at TGH Onco-Life Cancer Centre
When Top Cancer Experts Across India Come Together – For You
At Onco-Life Cancer Centre, we believe that no patient should have to fight cancer alone — and no doctor should make decisions in isolation for complex cases. That’s why we’re proud to be among the select few cancer hospitals in India affiliated with TATA Memorial Hospital under the National Cancer Grid (NCG).
This allows us to present your case to some of the top cancer experts across the country, ensuring that your treatment plan benefits from multiple expert opinions — all without you ever needing to leave the hospital.
What is a Virtual Tumour Board?
A Tumour Board is a panel of cancer specialists from different fields — like medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and more — who meet together to discuss complex patient cases and decide the most effective treatment plan.
In a Virtual Tumour Board, this meeting happens online through a secure video conference platform. It brings together doctors from major hospitals across India to share knowledge, insights, and opinions — all for one purpose: to give the patient the best possible chance of recovery.
Why is This So Important?
Some cancer cases are not straightforward. They may involve:
- Rare tumors
- Unusual symptoms
- Treatment resistance
- Involvement of multiple organs
- Advanced-stage or recurring cancer
In such cases, no single doctor or hospital may have all the answers — but together, the best minds can.
Through the Virtual Tumour Board, patients at Onco-Life get:
- Nationwide expert review
- Personalized, multi-specialist treatment plans
- More confidence in complex treatment decisions
- Innovative treatment suggestions from across the country
All this — without leaving our hospital.
How Does I Work?
- Our team identifies a case that requires expert panel discussion
- Patient reports, scans, and clinical details are compiled by our doctors
- These are presented in the weekly Virtual Tumour Board meeting
- Oncologists from leading hospitals across India, including Tata Memorial Hospital, join the video conference
- Together, they discuss the patient’s condition, ask questions, and suggest treatment options
- A final, well-rounded treatment plan is prepared and discussed with the patient and family
The patient gets nationwide expert consultation — while staying under one roof at TGH Onco-Life Cancer Centre.
Who’s Involved in the Virtual Tumour Board?
Participants often include:
- Medical Oncologists
- Surgical Oncologists
- Radiation Oncologists
- Radiologists
- Pathologists
- Maxillofacial Surgeons (for head and neck cancers)
- Supportive care experts
This means your case is examined from every angle to ensure no detail is missed.
National Cancer Grid (NCG) Affiliation
Being part of the National Cancer Grid (NCG), under Tata Memorial Hospital, ensures that:
- We follow national-level cancer treatment protocols
- Our patients benefit from the collective wisdom of India’s top cancer institutes
- We can access clinical trials, research updates, and new treatment advancements
Who Can Benefit from the Virtual Tumour Board?
This service is especially helpful for:
- Patients with rare or aggressive cancers
- Those who’ve had previous treatments with limited success
- New patients with complex presentations
- Patients seeking a second opinion from top specialists
And the best part? You don’t need to travel to multiple hospitals. We bring the experts to you — right here at TGH Onco-Life Cancer Centre.
A Message from Our Team
“Cancer is complex, but you don’t have to face it alone. Through our Virtual Tumour Board, we bring together India’s best cancer minds to give you clarity, confidence, and the most advanced care available — all under one roof.”